# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=969 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 970 --- ## [Do LG tvs generally last longer than Samsung? I was told this by a salesperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-lg-tvs-generally-last-longer-than-samsung-i-was-told-this-by-a-salesperson/709622)
**Author:** [@Mr.Natural](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Natural)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-lg-tvs-generally-last-longer-than-samsung-i-was-told-this-by-a-salesperson/709622 "2015-01-12T21:44:36Z")
I’m not talking about picture quality. I have a Samsung and the picture is indeed very clear but I need another tv for a rental condo and a longer life would be good. I can buy a 55 inch LG for the same price as a 50 inc… --- ## [Anti-Semitism in Europe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-semitism-in-europe/709583)
**Author:** [@Waymore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waymore)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-semitism-in-europe/709583 "2015-01-12T17:39:36Z")
I’m hoping to get some input from European Dopers specifically, but everybody’s input is appreciated. Anecdotal reports show there’s growing apprehension among European Jews. In the wake of the recent attacks in Paris f… --- ## [Advice on Internet service during a move?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-internet-service-during-a-move/709505)
**Author:** [@Stonebow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stonebow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-internet-service-during-a-move/709505 "2015-01-12T16:40:43Z")
Okay, here’s the deal. Accepted a position that starts immediately, have a house rented, moving in next weekend. We have AT&T UVerse Internet at home, which needs to continue, as my family will not follow until the summe… --- ## [Dr. Dobb's Journal has passed away.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-dobbs-journal-has-passed-away/709525)
**Author:** [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-dobbs-journal-has-passed-away/709525 "2015-01-12T11:46:07Z")
Dr. Dobb’s Journal has passed away. Required reading back in the day. Some may remember. Recollections? --- ## [Pastor goes a year without God, becomes atheist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pastor-goes-a-year-without-god-becomes-atheist/708953)
**Author:** [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pastor-goes-a-year-without-god-becomes-atheist/708953 "2015-01-12T05:54:26Z")
Story here. Ryan Bell: \*I think the best way I can explain the conclusion I’ve come to — and conclusion is too strong a word for the provisional place I now stand and work from — is that the intellectual and emotional … --- ## [Anyone here ever been in Scientology or knows someone who is?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-ever-been-in-scientology-or-knows-someone-who-is/709462)
**Author:** [@IncognitoOne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IncognitoOne)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-ever-been-in-scientology-or-knows-someone-who-is/709462 "2015-01-12T04:15:45Z")
If so, what are your thoughts on it? --- ## [How should local crime rate affect choice of home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-should-local-crime-rate-affect-choice-of-home/708810)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-should-local-crime-rate-affect-choice-of-home/708810 "2015-01-12T03:36:43Z")
There’s a home my wife and I are eyeing which is perfect in many, many ways, but one negative is the local crime rate. It’s listed by some websites as “moderately high” and by other websites as various equivalents of sup… --- ## [Poll: Do you have Auditory Processing Disorder / Ask me, I have ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-do-you-have-auditory-processing-disorder-ask-me-i-have/588134)
**Author:** [@Junkman209](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Junkman209)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-do-you-have-auditory-processing-disorder-ask-me-i-have/588134 "2015-01-12T03:14:27Z")
wiki link for Auditory Processing Disorder I have Auditory Processing Disorder, and have had to deal with this my entire life. Casual acquaintances of mine either don’t know I have any trouble hearing, or only know I c… --- ## [Is there an agreed upon means to detox at home from alcohol addiction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-agreed-upon-means-to-detox-at-home-from-alcohol-addiction/709455)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-agreed-upon-means-to-detox-at-home-from-alcohol-addiction/709455 "2015-01-12T03:01:08Z")
In thisthread there was a discussion about going cold turkey from alcohol after a long period of daily or near daily drinking. The consensus was to seek a rehab clinic to help with detox due to dangers of detoxing wrong. … --- ## [Would I - a soon to be ex-New Yorker - like living in Houston, Texas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-i-a-soon-to-be-ex-new-yorker-like-living-in-houston-texas/709133)
**Author:** [@Don\_Draper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Draper)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-i-a-soon-to-be-ex-new-yorker-like-living-in-houston-texas/709133 "2015-01-12T02:29:08Z")
OK, the gist of it is this - I grew up in Buffalo, NY and then moved to NYC when I was 24. I have lived in the NYC area for 20 years continuously now. I shuttled around to several different neighborhoods, including a few… --- ## [How do Tax Relief companies work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-tax-relief-companies-work/709130)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-tax-relief-companies-work/709130 "2015-01-11T20:05:39Z")
I’ve seen or heard numerous ads from companies that claim that they can help someone settle taxes owed to the IRS for a fraction of the total amount due. If so, what’s the incentive to pay taxes at all? Can’t people j… --- ## [Gun owners: answering that 5AM knock at the door](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-owners-answering-that-5am-knock-at-the-door/709435)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-owners-answering-that-5am-knock-at-the-door/709435 "2015-01-11T18:56:58Z")
For context, this happened to me this morning. TL,DR: cops pounded on my door at 5AM claiming I had dialed 911 and hung up; the whole thing was apparently caused by a phone malfunction. I was shaking when it was all ov… --- ## [Cell phone or cellphone (one word or two?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cell-phone-or-cellphone-one-word-or-two/586022)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cell-phone-or-cellphone-one-word-or-two/586022 "2015-01-11T18:43:20Z")
Which is it? Which do you use? --- ## [Zap! You're now a tiger; what do you do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zap-youre-now-a-tiger-what-do-you-do/709445)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zap-youre-now-a-tiger-what-do-you-do/709445 "2015-01-11T18:33:39Z")
Imagine, you’re out for a walk in a relatively secluded place in the spring, and the Flying Spaghetti Monster indulges his whimsy and touches you with one of His Noodly Appendages and transforms you into a tiger. A healt… --- ## [Someone flashes their high-beams at you. Your high-beams aren't on. What do you do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-flashes-their-high-beams-at-you-your-high-beams-arent-on-what-do-you-do/709413)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-flashes-their-high-beams-at-you-your-high-beams-arent-on-what-do-you-do/709413 "2015-01-11T17:36:28Z")
I have a new pickup which sets up fairly high and also has fairly bright headlights. The headlights are adjustable and I have them pointed down as far as they will go. People still flash their high-beams at me occasion… --- ## [Tipping for furniture delivery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-for-furniture-delivery/709510)
**Author:** [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-for-furniture-delivery/709510 "2015-01-11T16:33:13Z")
So this morning we had a chair and ottoman delivered. Originally, it shouldn’t have been a big deal, but we,live on a hill, which was icy, and there was construction of our street. The driver need up having to back down … --- ## [Is this racist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-racist/709349)
**Author:** [@Snarky\_Kong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snarky_Kong)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-racist/709349 "2015-01-11T11:20:48Z")
Submitted without comment. --- ## ["See a nun, touch a button"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/see-a-nun-touch-a-button/709500)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/see-a-nun-touch-a-button/709500 "2015-01-11T03:59:18Z")
So I mentioned step on a crack, etc. and she said she learned in her family “see a nun touch a button.” This is delightfully absurd. Anyone ever heard of it? She: young, Jewish, parents professionals, suburbs NYC. --- ## [Silly etiquette question about realtors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silly-etiquette-question-about-realtors/709407)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silly-etiquette-question-about-realtors/709407 "2015-01-11T01:29:21Z")
I’ve indicated strong interest in several homes in recent weeks. Once I zero in and buy a particular home, is there any reason for me to contact the listing realtors for the other homes and let them know I’m not interest… --- ## [Physical traits you hate, but others would probably like](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/physical-traits-you-hate-but-others-would-probably-like/709119)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/physical-traits-you-hate-but-others-would-probably-like/709119 "2015-01-11T00:56:39Z")
Not trying to create a stealth bragging thread, like my penis is so large sex is impossible! :frowning: LOL Ok but for real. I have trouble keeping a healthy weight, I sometimes force myself to eat. One time my wife sa… --- ## [Bow ties for a job interview: yea, nea, or meh?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bow-ties-for-a-job-interview-yea-nea-or-meh/709189)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bow-ties-for-a-job-interview-yea-nea-or-meh/709189 "2015-01-10T18:40:59Z")
I have an extremely important job interview next week. I’m told I look good in bow ties and I’m considering wearing one- a relatively conservative red one with a paisley or stripe print- along with a blazer and dress shi… --- ## [How much do new windows cost (installed)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-new-windows-cost-installed/709368)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-new-windows-cost-installed/709368 "2015-01-10T18:31:45Z")
I know this varies from place to place, but I’m just looking for a ballpark number here. My house was built in 1997. I moved in around 2005 and noticed right away that drywall around the windows and the vinyl on the win… --- ## [Negotiating a price for a domain name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/negotiating-a-price-for-a-domain-name/709354)
**Author:** [@Ponderoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponderoid)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/negotiating-a-price-for-a-domain-name/709354 "2015-01-10T18:17:17Z")
We just got an offer, out of the blue, for a .com domain name we’ve been sitting on for a few years. We weren’t cybersquatting; we had a business model and everything but it didn’t pan out. A Swedish company has offere… --- ## [Buying eyeglasses online](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-eyeglasses-online/709005)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-eyeglasses-online/709005 "2015-01-10T18:13:07Z")
So, my eyeglass lenses have more scratches than a professional cat bather. I gotta buy new ones. What are the better places to buy eyeglasses online? How do I measure interpupillary distance accurately? What should I … --- ## [Dzhokhar Tsarnaev - The Boston Marathone bomber. What was his motive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dzhokhar-tsarnaev-the-boston-marathone-bomber-what-was-his-motive/709408)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dzhokhar-tsarnaev-the-boston-marathone-bomber-what-was-his-motive/709408 "2015-01-10T16:18:49Z")
I’m thinking IMHO would be best for this… Anyway, thread title says it. Why did he do it? --- ## [Help me understand something about prepaids and reserves w.r.t. buying a home](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-something-about-prepaids-and-reserves-w-r-t-buying-a-home/709441)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-something-about-prepaids-and-reserves-w-r-t-buying-a-home/709441 "2015-01-10T15:49:03Z")
If we close on the 11th, “prepaids and reserves” is about $1700. If we close on the 31st, it’s a much smaller amount. (Along the lines of zero.) I understand the basic concept–these are pro-rated interest, taxes, and t… --- ## [Married Dopers: You're in Heaven. Your spouse is...elsewhere. Do you forgo Paradise for his/her sake](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/married-dopers-youre-in-heaven-your-spouse-is-elsewhere-do-you-forgo-paradise-for-his-her-sake/709355)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/married-dopers-youre-in-heaven-your-spouse-is-elsewhere-do-you-forgo-paradise-for-his-her-sake/709355 "2015-01-10T14:48:13Z")
(With apologies to Robert Heinlein.) So you and your spouse are driving along one day–minding your own beeswax, no bothering nobody–when some truck driver blows through a stop sign, slams into your car, and turns it int… --- ## [Americans who Carry Concealed: Would you be reluctant to visit another country where you couldn't?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americans-who-carry-concealed-would-you-be-reluctant-to-visit-another-country-where-you-couldnt/708826)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americans-who-carry-concealed-would-you-be-reluctant-to-visit-another-country-where-you-couldnt/708826 "2015-01-10T13:39:11Z")
The various threads where Dopers who carry have said that it’s a lifestyle choice (I know no-one has used that term, but that’s my take on it) have piqued my curiosity. Is carrying a weapon so important to you that you … --- ## [How to Send Something to Someone with the Contents Verified](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-send-something-to-someone-with-the-contents-verified/709381)
**Author:** [@voranis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voranis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-send-something-to-someone-with-the-contents-verified/709381 "2015-01-10T12:04:47Z")
I am involved in a difficult estate settlement. I have a question regarding the fact that sending items via certified mail can be problematic because the recipient can always claim that what they received was either empt… --- ## [Non English-Speaking Dopers: Does Your Language Have An Equivalent To "Cooties"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-english-speaking-dopers-does-your-language-have-an-equivalent-to-cooties/709134)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-english-speaking-dopers-does-your-language-have-an-equivalent-to-cooties/709134 "2015-01-10T11:48:21Z")
“Cooties” = the imaginary disease that (pre-pubescent) girls have, making boys hesitant to touch them (or vice-versa). How does your language treat this phenomenon? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=968) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=970)